Smoke Signals

Jun 26, 1998

1h 29m

★ 6.8

A new film from the heart of Native America.

Overview

Young Native American man Thomas is a nerd in his reservation, wearing oversize glasses and telling everyone stories no-one wants to hear. His parents died in a fire in 1976, and Thomas was saved by Arnold. Arnold soon left his family, and Victor hasn't seen his father for 10 years. When Victor hears Arnold has died, Thomas offers him funding for the trip to get Arnold's remains.

Genres

Drama

Comedy

Production Companies

ShadowCatcher Entertainment

Smoke Signals Trailers

Cast

Victor Joseph

Adam Beach

Thomas Builds-the-Fire

Evan Adams

Suzy Song

Irene Bedard

Arnold Joseph

Gary Farmer

Arlene Joseph

Tantoo Cardinal

Young Victor Joseph

Cody Lightning

Young Thomas Builds-the-Fire

Simon Baker

Grandma Builds-the-Fire

Monique Mojica

Randy Peone

John Trudell

Lucy

Elaine Miles

Junior Polatkin

Michael Greyeyes

Velma

Michelle St. John

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